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Stocks•26 June 2026•

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German parliament approves government's €7.2B purchase of 40% stake in KNDS

Key Facts

1The German parliament's budget committee approved the government's purchase of a 40% stake in KNDS worth up to €7.2 billion ($8.21 billion).

In a move that underscores the German government's push to control strategic defense industries, the parliament's budget committee approved the government's purchase of a 40% stake in KNDS for up to €7.2 billion ($8.21 billion), according to reports citing informed sources.

KNDS is a private, unlisted company and one of Europe's top tank and defense systems manufacturers. This government investment comes as Berlin seeks to bolster its military industry amid geopolitical challenges. The €7.2 billion allocation represents the largest direct government investment in a German defense firm in years. The company has not issued an official comment.

The deal still requires final approval from the Federal Council (Bundesrat) before completion. Markets will watch the deal's progress, especially as it could affect other listed German defense companies such as Rheinmetall. The move may also reignite debate over government involvement in the private sector, a topic closely monitored by investors.